Hey Glowfriend

🎙️ Ever wonder what the magic inside our Mastermind actually feels like?

Hey Glowfriend ✨

This episode is your behind-the-scenes sneak peek into the heart of our Mastermind.

You’re getting a glimpse into the very beginning of one of our recent group coaching calls — the real, raw, heart-led moments that make this space so special.

This is a space where people come to be seen, supported, and lovingly guided through whatever they’re moving through in real time.

I always begin our calls by showing up vulnerably and sharing what I’m personally navigating in that moment, and this episode gives you a true feel for my teaching and coaching style: depth, honesty, reflection, and deep connection.

🎬 Spoiler alert: The Matrix may make a surprise cameo in this conversation.

So if you’ve somehow managed to avoid seeing the first movie all these years and want to keep Neo’s journey a mystery a little longer, you may want to lovingly skip the video for now 😅

But if you’re okay with a tiny cinematic spoiler in exchange for some powerful coaching magic… press play and come on in ✨

And if this episode resonates with you, if you’ve been craving a space where you can grow, heal, and be deeply supported, this is your invitation.

The doors to the Mastermind are officially open, but only for a limited time, and enrollment closes at the end of this month.

This is also the last time I’ll be running the program in this format, which makes this round especially meaningful.

If you’ve been feeling the nudge, this is your sign to say yes 💫

Come join us through the link below before the doors close. I would love to support you inside this space.

What does it really take to thrive in the makeup industry and stay inspired while doing it?

In this powerful conversation, Angelique sits down with her longtime friend, mentor, and makeup artist extraordinaire D’Angelo Thompson for an honest discussion about creativity, gratitude, and longevity in an ever-changing industry.

With over 34 years of experience, D’Angelo has worn many hats: makeup artist, author, educator, and mentor.

In this episode, he shares the lessons he’s learned along the way - from building community over competition to setting boundaries and finding joy in your work, this is a must-listen for any artist ready to grow, pivot, or simply rediscover their “why.”

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How gratitude can transform your mindset (and your career)
• Why community is more powerful than competition
• The realities of working in both union and non-union spaces
• How to balance artistry with other creative pursuits
• Tips for navigating career pivots and staying inspired as an artist

Whether you’re just starting out or decades into your career, this conversation is packed with insights to help you stay grounded, focused, and fulfilled in your journey.

In this solo episode, Angelique gets real about a powerful mindset practice she teaches in all her programs - the Highlight Reel.

Whether you’re a seasoned makeup artist or just starting your entrepreneurial path, this episode will remind you of your worth, your work, and your “why.”

✨ What you'll learn:

• What a Highlight Reel is
• Why it’s crucial for longevity in this industry
• Ways to build your own
• How this simple practice fuels confidence and clarity

Let this episode be your permission slip to pause, reflect, and reclaim your power.

Connect with Angelique:

In this powerful episode, Angelique sits down with legendary makeup artist and industry pioneer Marietta Carter-Narcisse for a candid, wisdom-filled conversation that every makeup artist needs to hear.

Originally recorded inside the Coming in Clutch Club, this intimate throwback is overflowing with hard-earned lessons on career longevity, union navigation, motherhood on set, burnout, boundaries, and building a legacy in a system not built for you.

Marietta shares:

• Her journey from pre-med student to working with icons like Natalie Cole, Samuel L. Jackson, and Cindy Crawford
• The hidden truths about union membership, retirement, and setting yourself up financially as a freelance artist
• What it's really like to be a department head and personal artist on major film sets
• The power of knowing your worth and walking away
• A true story involving a flight... and Selena.

Whether you're brand new to the industry or decades deep, this episode will leave you feeling empowered, educated, and deeply inspired.

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We’re kicking off a brand new cohort of the My Makeup Mastermind - and in this special episode, I’m sharing something the 10 Commandments for Creatives.

Whether you’re a new creative entrepreneur or deep into your journey, these commandments will help you…

💡 Release the pressure to have it all figured out

💡 Find comfort in community

💡 Embrace failure as a part of growth

💡 Reconnect with what brings you joy

💡 Learn to trust yourself again

This isn’t just about being a makeup artist - it’s about becoming the truest version of you.

✨ If you’ve been feeling lost, isolated, or unsure of your next step, this episode is your invitation back to yourself.

And if you're ready to go deeper, join us inside the Coming in Clutch Club for exclusive access to the full 3-month Finding Myself mastermind experience.

You can know how to blend the perfect smokey eye, but are you prepared to write off your expenses, set your rates, or protect your mental health in a high-pressure industry?

In this powerful and vulnerable episode, Angelique is joined by veteran film and television makeup artist, Melissa Street for a conversation that every artist needs to hear.

With over 30 years in the industry and a recent life-changing stroke (at the time of recording), Melissa gets real about what it actually takes to build a sustainable career as an independent artist.

From the hard truths of the film world to business tips nobody teaches, Melissa drops gems on:

• Why makeup artistry is first and foremost a business
• The legal and financial must-knows for freelancers
• How a stroke reshaped her boundaries, priorities, and career choices
• The mental health toll of the industry (and how to reclaim your power)
• Saying no unapologetically and setting yourself up for long-term success

If you’ve ever felt lost, overwhelmed, or unsure about what it means to build a real career in makeup, this episode will leave you feeling seen, supported, and empowered to take control.

✨ This episode was originally recorded as a private session inside Angelique’s Coming in Clutch Club and is being shared publicly because the message is just too important to keep behind closed doors.

Connect with Angelique:

🎙️ Hey Glowfriend is Back!

After a short break, Angelique returns with a powerful State of the Industry Chat that speaks to the heart of every makeup artist and creative feeling stuck or unsure about the future.

She shares:

• Why so many artists feel disconnected right now

• 5 grounding mindset shifts to help you move forward
• A personal story of growth, grief, and gratitude
• The mindset reframe that could change your entire year

✨ Plus, Angelique announces the launch of her brand new 3-month mastermind: Finding Myself - exclusively for Coming In Clutch Club members!

🎯 Ready to get clear, grounded, and supported?

Join the Club + Mastermind here...

What would happen if you called on your full feminine energy?

Join us on this episode of the Hey, Girlfriend Podcast as we dive into the inspiring journey of makeup artist turned author, Leora. Discover how Leora's personal growth and spiritual transformation led her to create a space for women to connect, heal, and embrace their inner goddesses.

Feel empowered as we explore the power of feminine energy, the importance of deep connections, and the transformative rituals that can enhance every aspect of your life.

In this episode, you can expect:

• Embracing Spiritual Growth and Personal Transformation: Leora shares her journey of self-discovery and the challenges she faced as she embarked on a path less traveled. Learn how she overcame doubts and societal expectations to find her purpose and create a meaningful impact on the lives of other women.

• The Power of Feminine Energy: Discover the significance of embracing feminine energy and incorporating it into your daily life. Explore how working with feminine energy can enhance your creativity, intuition, and overall well-being.

• Creating Deeper Connections: Leora discusses the importance of cultivating authentic connections with other women. Learn how her Goddess Circle became a sacred space where women could come together, support one another, and experience profound transformations in various aspects of their lives.

• Rituals for Transformation: Explore the power of rituals and their ability to facilitate personal growth and empowerment. Leora shares insights into her book, "Goddess on the Go," which offers a collection of rituals created by influential women. Discover how these rituals can help you tap into your inner goddess and manifest positive changes in your life.

Leora emphasizes the importance of embracing your unique journey and trusting in the universe's support. Remember that there is only one you, and your desires are seeking you as much as you are seeking them. Take the first step forward, trust in the process, and know that you deserve support along the way. Whether you're a makeup artist or on any entrepreneurial path, this episode will inspire you to embrace vulnerability, connect with your feminine energy, and embark on a transformative journey towards self-discovery and empowerment.

"Take the first step forward. Trust that when you take the first step forward, the next will be shown to you, but you do have to take that first step even when you're scared."

-Leora Edut

Find Leora Edut here:

https://www.goddess-onthego.com/

Angeliques Links:

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Do you find yourself working upstream, swimming against the current? 

Or are you gliding in flow and being open to finding the right way for you in your business?

Join Angelique Velez in episode 155 as she interviews her dear friend, Amisha Patel. Amisha's wisdom and unique approach to life and business have transformed Angelique's perspective, leading to personal and professional growth. Join them as they share their journey and delve into the concept of flow and its profound impact on success and happiness.

Episode Highlights:

The Journey to Finding Flow 

Amisha, a former college professor, shares her motivation for stepping out of academia and pursuing her passion for connecting with people. She noticed a disconnect between outer success and inner fulfillment, leading her to explore the power of values and personal growth.

Inner Beauty and Outer Expression

Angelique expresses her admiration for Amisha's work in the beauty industry and highlights the relationship between outer beauty and inner growth. Amisha emphasizes the importance of aligning inner and outer selves to achieve genuine happiness and self-expression.

The Power of Connection and Values 

Amisha explains how her programs focus on connecting with one's values and finding personal power. She believes that entrepreneurs have the ability to shape the world through their businesses and emphasizes the significance of both external success and internal fulfilment.

Transitioning from Academia to Entrepreneurship 

Amisha shares her personal journey of leaving academia, driven by a desire to escape the undervaluation of professors. Through the support of her partner and recognition of her unique abilities, she embarked on a path that led her to help others achieve success and happiness.

Embracing Change and Self-Care 

Angelique and Amisha discuss the importance of embracing change and prioritizing self-care. They highlight the connection between personal well-being and achieving positive outcomes, emphasizing the power of exercise and other self-care practices.

In this thought-provoking episode, Angelique and Amisha explore the transformative power of connection, finding flow, and aligning personal values with external success. Amisha's journey from academia to entrepreneurship serves as an inspiring example of following one's intuition and embracing change. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own paths and discover the key elements that lead to fulfillment and happiness.

'We make really bad decisions when we're scared or we're desperate. So, to come up from there into a place of feeling better is so effective and productive and helps so dramatically that’

• Amisha Patel, The Hey Glowfirend podcast, S2 E155

Angeliques Links:

Official Website:

Nicky Posley blew the Make-Up industry away when he got REAL about the industry with a raw and open post

Nicky was frustrated with the way people in the industry have to fight for their value, and/or just shut up and be grateful for the opportunity. 

When Angelique read this post, she immediately knew that she needed to get Nicky on her podcast!

In this episode: 

• Angelique reads out the emotional post which is really powerful, and Nicky explains the build-up and frustration that led to this post. 

• Nicky deep dives into his experiences being in the industry for over 25 years and the valuable lessons he learnt along the way.

• Get a front-row seat to the first-ever Sound Off session, usually reserved for The Clutch members only, exclusively in this episode of the Hey Glowfriend Podcast. 

• Nicky inspires The Clutch members to keep going in the industry as they vulnerably share their struggles in the industry.

Nicky paints an inspiring picture of being true to yourself in an industry that does not make it easy to speak your truth. 

Find Nicky Polsey here: https://www.nickyposley.com/

‘Working creatives are constantly having to sort through and evaluate the value or lack thereof in things we’re presented when we work in a society/industry that could not function without artists. Yet we are often treated as though we should accept ridiculous rates, payment terms, and treatment while remaining quiet and grateful for being allowed to work at all.’

Nicky Posley, E153, Hey GlowFriend Podcast. 

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Do you aspire to work with celebrity clients? Beyonce? Tom Cruise? 

DeShawn Hatcher has, but that’s not the best part of her career by far! 

We all have to start somewhere, and a lot of people start as an assistant, 

While celebrity clients may be some people's definition of ‘making it’, DeShawn Hatcher tells us the honest truth about what real success in the industry looks and feels like to her. And how both being and having an assistant impacted her own journey to success and the launch of her book!

DeShawn is a colorful, straight-shooting woman who stood her ground in the industry and stayed true to herself, leading her to be very successful in her field while keeping it real.

She is an accomplished professional in editorial and beauty make-up. A Celebrity Make-up Artist, educator, instructor, magazine columnist, guest speaker, and former Assistant. Her work has been featured in Elle, Vogue (MX), Redbook, Zink, Runners World (cover), Harper's Bazaar, and WWD

In this episode:

• DeShawn sheds some light on how and why she became vocal about the lack of representation of black women's skin in the makeup industry, and how hard it was to find a shade that fitted her skin at the makeup counters. Which led to her passion for making sure she would always make the right color for her client’s skin because EVERY person deserves to be their color! 

• DeShawn spills the tea on how her book, Assisting Rules, was inspired by her assistant stabbing her in the back! We also learn why this book is so important for make-up assistance in the industry.

• A very real story of DeShawn meeting a high-profile photographer, while working as an assistant, and how approaching him for the first time led to an interaction that made her feel uneasy and think she was going to get fired at that time! Yet she still shares how she learnt so much from that interaction.

Tune in and enjoy DeShawn’s entertaining yet real conversation about her experiences on the road to success.

‘I never thought I'd ever be jaded, I would hear horror stories about assistants and how they would game of thrones people and gut down and stuff, and I'm blinded (thinking) no way that would ever happen to me, and it happened to me.’

DeShawn Hatcher, E152, Hey GlowFriend Podcast. 

Find DeShawn Hatcher here:

Starting off in the make-up industry seems like it would be so glamorous…

Then reality sets in and creeps up on us! And we realize that we really need to protect ourselves in this space! 

In this episode, Angelique Velez interviews Celebrity Make-up Artist, Nydia Figueroa, who is now very successful in her field. 

With over 12 years of experience, Nydia has made a name for herself, starting off at the age of 18 as an artist for one of the biggest company names in the world, MAC Cosmetics. She followed her dream, working for 5-time Emmy award-winning makeup artist (The Today Show, The View) EVE PEARL who was the reason she pursued a career in makeup over a decade ago.

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Nydia is also a celebrity and published makeup artist whose work has been featured on television, The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, NYFW, The Miss Universe Organization and more.

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In this episode, Nydia gets open and vulnerable about the journey of growth she had to overcome in order to manifest her big dreams! 

She opens up about: 

• Identifying imposter syndrome on this journey and what Nydia had to do to work through it

• That self-care and boundaries help fuel your own cup, enabling you to really focus on what you want, while feeling good and enjoying the process

• Balancing celebrating yourself and being proud of your wins without coming across as arrogant

• Transitioning in your business journey during unstable times, while staying true to your own purpose, your beliefs and your authenticity

Nydia shares so honestly in this episode, that her authenticity and humanity in this field shine through. She helps us feel like we are not alone in the very human journey behind becoming a beauty entrepreneur. 

“I was just constantly working, constantly crying, constantly overwhelmed, and I was at a point where I wasn't seeing results because I was just stretching myself so thin. Taking those Sundays off for church or rest was like such a lifesaver. It sounds so simple, but it was so life-changing.”

 - Nydia Figueroa, Hey Glowfriend Podcast, S1 E2

Find out more about Nydia Figueroa here:

Are you an artist or entrepreneur in the makeup industry? Do you struggle to feel like you’re really thriving?

As creatives in a giant industry, it’s easy to feel like we’re small fish in a big pond - many people struggle to make enough money and to ask for what they’re worth. 

Here’s the thing: being an artist inherently means being a leader.

Being at the leading edge of culture, breaking the rules and experimenting means we have agency, value and power.

It’s time to replace the story of the starving artist with the story of the thriving artist. 

Some of the highlights of episode 1 of the new season include:

• Why Angelique left a secure job and created an empire

• Why shifting our mindsets around creative careers and leadership is crucial

• Artists and the makeup industry; shifting the power

• Why planning an exit strategy is so important 

• The magic of community and empowerment in the Clutch Club

"If you are a makeup artist, you know that it’s not just about the makeup; as a matter of fact it’s probably only about 20% about the makeup. That whole other 80% is that leadership stuff. You HAVE to think about yourself that way - you’re not going to jump over those hurdles if you don't.”

Angelique Velez